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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 3, 2017 7:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and
led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Roll Call
City Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor Largo Wales, Bob
Baggett, Claude DaCorsi, John Holman, Bill Peloza, Yolanda Trout -
Manuel, and Rich Wagner.
Mayor Nancy Backus was in attendance, and the following
department directors and staff members were present: Community
Development and Public Works Director Kevin Snyder; Parks, Arts
and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Director of Administration
Dana Hinman, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, City Attorney
Daniel B. Heid, Human Resources and Risk Management Director
Rob Roscoe, Police Chief Bob Lee, Innovation and Technology
Director Paul Haugan, Assistant Director of Engineering
Services/City Engineer Ingrid Gaub, and City Clerk Danielle
Daskam.
II. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamation - Declaring April 14, 2017 as "Sikh Heritage Day"
in the city of Auburn
Mayor Backus read and presented a proclamation declaring April
14, 2017 as Sikh Heritage Day in the city of Auburn to young
Prabhsharan Singh. Mayor Backus urged citizens to recognize the
contributions of the Sikh heritage to the Auburn community.
Prabhsharan Singh thanked Mayor Backus for the proclamation.
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B. Service Recognition
Mayor Backus presented Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl
Faber with his service award pin in recognition of his 15 years of
service with the City of Auburn.
APPOINTMENTS
There was no appointment for Council consideration.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There was no change to the agenda.
CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
No public hearing was scheduled for this evening.
B. Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak
to the City Council on any issue. Those wishing to speak are
reminded to sign in on the form provided
Roland Kidd, 210 13th Street SE, Auburn
Mr. Kidd urged the Council to install a traffic signal at 12th and A
Street SE. Mr. Kidd spoke against consideration of sanctuary city
status and any tax increases. He also spoke about homelessness
in the city.
Nick Wilson, 33010 171h PI SE, Federal Way
Mr. Wilson reported that Friendship Day will be celebrated on
August 6, 2017.
Skyler Nichols, "Skyman, the Tricolored Crusader"
Mr. Nichols also spoke regarding celebrating Friendship Day on
August 6, 2017.
Gurminder Hothi, 27902 36th Avenue S, Auburn
Mr. Hothi stated he is a Sikh and thanked the Mayor and City
Council for recognizing Sikh Heritage Day. Mr. Hothi stated he
works for Downtown Emergency Services Center as a chemical
dependency professional and has a Masters Degree in social work.
Mr. Hothi spoke regarding mental health and drug dependency
issues in the region. Mr. Hothi commented on Senator Miloscia's
recent comments encouraging people to "get clean" and cautioned
any "shaming" of people into sobriety.
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C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council review.
VI. COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Baggett reported on behalf of the Finance ad hoc
committee that reviews claims and payroll vouchers. Councilmember
Baggett reported he and Councilmember Wagner reviewed the payroll
vouchers in the approximate amount of $2.3 million and claims vouchers .
in the amount of approximately $1.7 million. The ad hoc committee had
no questions and recommends approval of the claims and payroll
vouchers as described on the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember DaCorsi, chair of the ad hoc committee on the selection
of the Deputy Mayor, reported the ad hoc committee will meet on April 10
and will present their recommendation at a future Council study session.
Councilmember Trout -Manuel, chair of the ad hoc committee on safe and
inclusive city, stated the ad hoc committee will meet next Wednesday, and
the ad hoc committee will report to the full Council at the April 24th Council
study session.
Deputy Mayor Wales reported the ad hoc committee on the $20.00 car
license fee met this evening at 6:00 and discussed a time line for their
next meetings. The ad hoc committee will meet on April 24, 2017 at 4:30
p.m. and May 1, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered by the City
Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed..
A. Minutes of the March 20, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting
B. Claims Vouchers
Claims voucher numbers 443167 through 443332 in the amount of
$1,519,222.68 and four wire transfers in the amount of
$158,460.26 and dated April 3, 2017.
C. Payroll Vouchers
Payroll check numbers 537186 through 537212 in the amount of
$844,916.99 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of
$1,480,667.00 for a grand total of $2,325,583.99 for the period
covering March 16, 2017 to March 29, 2017.
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Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Trout -Manuel
seconded to approve the Consent Agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
X. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6646
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving the Final Plat of Wyncrest Division
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember DaCorsi
seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6645.
Ordinance No. 6645 was reviewed at the last Council study
session.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Ordinance No. 6646
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Ordinance No. 6621, the 2017-2018
Biennial Budget Ordinance, authorizing amendment to the City
of Auburn 2017-2018 Budget as set forth in Schedule "A",
Schedule "B", and Schedule "C
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Baggett
seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6646.
Ordinance No. 6646 was reviewed at the last Council study
session.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Ordinance No. 6647
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Sections 1.25.065, 8.12.080 and 8.20.050
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of the Auburn City Code relating to the abatement of public
nuisances
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Trout -Manuel
seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6647.
Ordinance No. 6647 was reviewed at the, last Council study
session.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
D. Ordinance No. 6649
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Sections 2.08.030, 2.33.010, 2.33.020,
2.36.040, 2.42.020, 2.42.040, 2.43.020 and 2.84.030 of the Auburn
City Code, and creating a new Section 2.30.040 of the City Code,
relating to City boards and commissions
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Holman
seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6649.
Councilmember Peloza stated the ordinance was reviewed at the
last Council study session. The ordinance clarifies many of the
provisions for City boards and commissions that serve as advisory
bodies to the City Council.
Deputy Mayor Wales stated she intends to vote against Ordinance
No. 6649. Deputy Mayor Wales stated she believes the ordinance
does not adequately address conflicts of interest, and its existing
language does not allow for a wide range of variety in membership.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1 Deputy Mayor Wales voted no.
XI. MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
A. From the Council
Deputy Mayor Wales reported on her attendance at the Auburn
Valley Humane Society fund raiser.
Councilmember Peloza reported he and other Councilmembers
attended a King County cities information session on immigrant
and refugee issues at the Renton Community Center. Attendees
heard testimony from refugees, and City of Renton representatives
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also reported on the status of their inclusive community
designation.
Councilmember Trout -Manuel reported she attended the King
County cities forum in Renton on immigrant and refugee issues.
Councilmember Trout -Manuel also reported she attended the
Auburn Valley Humane Society fund raiser and the Vietnam
Veterans War Memorial benefit dinner for the memorial site at Les
Gove Park.
Councilmember Baggett reported he attended the Auburn Valley
Humane Society fund raiser and the American and. Vietnamese
Veterans War Memorial benefit dinner.
Councilmember Holman reported on his attendance at the
Washington State Forensics Investigation Council meeting, where
the Council met the State Forensic Odontologist, Dr. Gary Bell. Dr.
Bell identifies remains from dental records.
Councilmember Wagner reported on his attendance at the FIRST
For Inspiration and Recognition in Science and Technology)
robotics competition held at the Auburn High School gymnasium.
Councilmember DaCorsi reported he attended the King County
Growth Management Planning Council meeting where the Council
received presentations on the Growth Management Planning
Council work plan and an update on regional growth centers.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported on attendance at the Coffee with Auburn
Police Bike Offcers at Busted Bike Cafk the Auburn Valley
Humane Society gala and fund raiser, a ribbon cutting ceremony
for Serendipity Spa and Wellness, OmniFab business tour, the
King County Public Health R.E.A.D.Y. (Real Emergency Aid
Depends on You) Program which is a result of the. Blue Ribbon
panel on making Auburn the healthiest city in Washington by mo,
a presentation to Lakeview Elementary student Geoffrey Vukich
who contributed money at the Annual Valentine Breakfast for
Nexus Youth and Families and to thank him for his selfless act of
kindness and generosity, the Sound Cities Association breakfast
with Governor Inslee; and opening day of Auburn Little League.
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XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 7:50 p.m., Mayor Backus recessed the meeting to executive session for
approximately fifteen minutes in order to discuss pending/potential
litigation. City Attorney Heid, Human Resources and Risk Management
Director Roscoe, and Community Development and Public Works Director
Snyder attended the executive session. At 8:06 p.m., the executive
session was extended an additional five minutes. No action was
anticipated following the executive session.
Mayor Backus reconvened the meeting at 8:12 p.m.
XIII: ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at.8:12 p.m.
APPROVED THE /7�' DAY OF APRIL, 2017
'NANCY 112A CKUS, M yor Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
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available for review at the City Clerk's Office.
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